Figure 14-5 Suppose a Firm Operating in a Competitive Market Has the Has

question 328

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-5
Suppose a firm operating in a competitive market has the following cost curves:
-Refer to Figure 14-5. In the short run,if the market price is higher than P4 but less than P6, individual firms in a competitive industry will earn

• A)positive profits.
• B)zero profits.
• C)losses but will remain in business.
• D)losses and will shut down.

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Definitions:

Positive Entry

The introduction of new firms into a market in response to observed profits, leading to increased competition.

Goods Imports

The action or process of bringing goods and services from foreign countries into a domestic market for consumption or use.

Exports of Services

Economic transactions where domestic service providers offer their services to entities in foreign countries.

Exchange Rates

The price at which one currency can be exchanged for another in the foreign exchange market.